Drive faceplate
The functionality for the mining industry supplied in the form of the MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD software packages is integrated into the system structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 during the installation, and can be classified as follows:
- Engineering components with function block libraries specifically tailored to the mining industry
- Automation components for open-loop/closed-loop control with communications components for the controller connection
- HMI components with:
- Redundancy and archiving functions
- Library for all control system objects with information, diagnostic, and multimedia dialogs
- Alarm system with industry-specific service functions
- Diagnostic system for fast recognition of faults and reduction of downtimes
- Additional functions such as signal tracking and signal status information
- APL-style design
- Web-compatible visualization of process displays and faceplates
- Management information: listing and statistics functions as well as long-term archiving
- Technological interfaces for linking technological add-on modules which are not part of the MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD product spectrum (as well as products from other manufacturers)
Message display with sector-specific information and message selection area
It is especially worth noting the extensive multimedia support, e.g. by means of:
- Video sequences for operating and service personnel
- Showing of pictures in process screens
- Integration of AutoCAD drawings (DXF format)
- Integration of plant plans
- Context-sensitive provision of information depending on place and time
Object-based information area with I/O information
Notes on delivery
MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD is currently available as Version 8.0.
MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD V8.0 can be used on system platform SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 incl. update 1. SIMATIC PCS 7 is not included in the CEMAT scope of delivery and instead must be ordered separately where required (see Catalog ST PCS 7).